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Warren Street Newsletter Available Online
The following editions of the Warren Street Newsletter are now available for viewing online: May 2013, April 2013, March 2013, February 2013, January 2013, December 2012, November 2012, October 2012, September 2012

Message from the Principal - May
With the month of May upon us, Spring is officially here! The sun is out, days are warmer, and our Spring sports and programs are in full swing. During this time of year, there are a few things that take place in our school and reminders that must be given.  [Read more]

Kindergarten Students Enjoy Work of Mo Willems
During April, kindergarteners were introduced to the work of American author, animator and award-winning illustrator, Mo Willems. According to teacher Mrs. Ackerbauer, the Mo Willems' book the children enjoyed the most was titled "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus." In this madcap adventure, a pigeon pleads, wheedles, and begs to take a bus driver's place when the driver needs to take a break from his route. Mrs. Ackerbauer reports that the students fell in love with the character, Pigeon, thus the pigeon hats pictured here. For mo' fun, games and information about author/illustrator Mo Willems, she has encouraged the children to visit the web site gomo.net. 

2013 NYSAHPERD Morley Award Winners Recognized
Twenty-four Greater Johnstown School District Students have been ecognized by the Capital Zone of the New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance with the 2013 Sandy Morley Physical Education Leadership.  Over 600 students from 37 school districts were recognized for excellence in physical education and outstanding leadership characteristics during a ceremony on at Hudson Valley Community College on May 6, 2013. Click here to see names and photos of Johnstown's winners.

Grade Level Grouping Updates
Please click on the "Grade Level Grouping" link in the column on the left side of this page for the latest news and developments regarding the status of Grade Level Grouping (elementary restructuring) in the Johnstown School District.

Volleyball for Girls in Grades 3-6
The JHS varsity volleyball team will be hosting an open gym at the high school from 4 – 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in May for Johnstown elementary girls in grades 3-6. There is no cost to participate. Come join us!

Warren Street PTA Announces Office Vacancies, Elections
The Warren Street PTA is currently accepting nominations for specific offices for the 2013-14 school year. To nominate yourself, or someone else, please complete the PTA Officer Ballot and submit it per the included directions no later than April 26. Thank you.

Seeds of Thought
As an introduction to a unit on plants, Mrs. Ackerbauer brought in dozens of seed catalogs, seed packets, and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables for her kindergarteners to investigate. After reading a projectable book by Gail Gibbons titled "From Seed to Plant,"  each student was given a fruit or vegetable to dissect. They separated the seeds contained within the fruit or vegetable from the pod or flesh and then, using ten counting frames, counted the seeds. The students enjoyed discovering that plants produce seeds that vary greatly in terms of size, shape, color and number. Now they are ready to plant seeds and observe the process of germination! Click here to see additional photos.

Elementary Foul Shooting Contest
On Saturday, March 23rd, Johnstown's physical education staff held their annual elementary foul shooting contest. In order to qualify, the students first competed in foul shooting contests as part of a basketball unit in their physical education classes. Click here to see a picture of the winners!

Important Influenza Information
New York State Public Health Law Section 613 requires that schools post influenza educational material. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to refer to guidelines from our school district nurses; read the NYSDOH Seasonal Flu Guide for Parents; or visit the NYS Dept of Health web site.

Kindergarteners Send Greetings
Students in Mrs. Roehl's kindergarten class made Christmas cards and delivered them to Wells House and Willing Helpers Home for Women in Johnstown. They also wrote birthday cards to Mrs. Roehl's sister. The children imagined how it may feel to receive a card from someone else, and learned that their words and pictures carry a message. The Willing Helpers Home for Women sent them a thank you letter and Mrs. Roehl's sister, who is an artist, sent them each a personal thank you note with an illustration. The students were thrilled to receive these responses!

Warren Street Students Strive for Five
Students shown in these two photos are some of our Strive for Five Character Education winners. They have been recognized for displaying the five good character traits of: Respect, Cooperation, Responsibility, Self-Control and Leadership!

Student Athletes Buddy-up with Third & Fourth Graders
The varsity girls and boys basketball teams helped to mentor Mrs. Caputo and Mrs. Muller’s students at Warren Street, working on academics, project adventure games, team building exercises and, on the last mentoring day, show and tell. The photo on the right is of student mentors and buddies working on the human knot - they  had to work together without breaking hands and untying their knot. The Athletic Department and Warren Street Elementary School would like to thank everyone involved, especially the little buddies and the mentors. Keep up the good work!

Using Math Skills Can Be Delicious
In Mrs. Walton's and Ms. Richards' classes (the "Baker's Dozen Cafe," as their room was named for the day), students applied what they have learned about fractions, measurement and sequencing to real life, making sugar cookie dough and M&M cookie mix, and reading a story about Russian Tea Cakes.
 

Grade Level Grouping Forums Dec. 13 & 20
The Board of Education and Administration invite all parents, staff and community members to participate in two evenings of collaborative discussion to help formulate a prospective plan for Grade Level Grouping in the Greater Johnstown School District. These discussions, scheduled for 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, and from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, will take place in the large cafeteria at Johnstown High School. Click here to learn more.

Third Graders Enjoy Swimming & Water Safety Lessons
Third graders from Mrs. Caputo's classroom recently enjoyed swimming lessons three times a week for two weeks at Johnstown High School.  Warren Street physical education teacher Mrs. Blanchard helped the students learn how to swim using all techniques, along with the safety aspect of being around water. All of the third grades in Johnstown's elementary schools will be participating in swim lessons over the next two months. Great Job Warren Street School swimmers! See additional photo.

Collaborating to Promote Music in Our Schools
On Monday, September 10, the Warren Street sixth graders joined Mr. LaCoppola and his high school band for one of their first rehearsals of the year. In an effort to educate and excite our elementary students about getting involved with music, the sixth graders were invited not only to attend, but also to participate in a high school rehearsal. The Warren Street students played right alongside the high school students as they shared their talents and introduced them to many of the instruments played in the ensemble. See additional photo.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town Nov. 25
Sundaes with Santa & Toys For Tots Drive
HO! HO! HO! Join JHS Class of 2015 as they welcome Santa and his elves to Johnstown from 12 - 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 25. Come and have your picture taken with Santa, make a frame to put it in, decorate and eat a cookie and make your own ice cream sundae. Presale tickets are available until Wed., November 21st in all elementary school offices for $5. Tickets at the door are $6. Parents and adults attend free, but please bring a toy to donate for the Toys for Tots drive. *Please note the venue has changed from last year - we will be at the Johnstown Community Center this year.*

Holiday Shopping Night, Nov. 15, 6-8 p.m., WSS Gym
Come start your shopping early while your child enjoys the movie "Brave" at Movie Night. MaryKay, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Silpada and many more!!!! Shopping Night Flyer

Check It Out: Book Fair Previews, Wish Lists & Online Ordering
Warren Street students will have an opportunity to shop our Fall Book Fair during school hours September 24 - 28, and during our evening Open House on September 27. Parents can preview Book Fair items and help their child establish a wish list by visiting Warren Street's Scholastic Book Fair Home Page any time between September 20 and September 28. Online ordering will also be available during select hours between September 25 and September 28. Happy Reading!

Please Visit Us at Open House on September 27
Open House is a great time to meet staff members for the first time, as well as to visit your child’s classroom. This year, parents and students are invited to visit and tour the school from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 27. Our PTA will be sponsoring its annual membership drive that night, and the Scholastic Book fair will be open as well. Hope you can join us and and that we'll see you soon!

Elementary Dismissal Time is 3:10 p.m.
Regular dismissal time in the Greater Johnstown School District begins at 3:10 p.m. for elementary students. In order that a full educational day may be provided, the prior practice of dismissing at 3 p.m. will no longer be observed. The assistance of parents/guardians and staff in observing a 3:10 p.m. dismissal time is most appreciated.

Warren Street School Supplies 2012-2013
Our Warren Street teachers have put together a handy school supplies list so that you may shop during summer sales and pick up the items your child will need for school in September.

Now Your Internet Searches & Purchases Can Benefit Warren Street School!
What if Warren Street School earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our school? Well, now it can! Learn how here!

Safety First

Your child’s safety is of the utmost importance to us. During recess, the students use the playground and, in order to keep this area safe, the parking lot in front of the playground is for school employees only. Accordingly, it is blocked off from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

The parking lot in front of the school is available for parents dropping off and picking up their children. Please note that this parking lot is considered a roadway (Warren Street). Warren Street becomes a one-way street after the last residential driveway. All traffic exiting the parking lot needs to proceed in a one-way direction toward Wright Drive.

Price Chopper Tools for Schools
Do you participate in the Price Chopper Tools for Schools Program?  Your support can help us earn cool tools for our school!

General Mills Box Tops for Education
Our collection of General Mills Box Tops for Education (found on most  General Mills cereals and other products) continues. Support of boxtops4education.com is most appreciated, as it enables us to purchase new equipment for our school.

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